Art, Art and Entrepreneurial Studies Concentration, B.A.

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The BA in Art with a Concentration in Art and Entrepreneurial Studies is an in-depth studio experience with courses in small business and entrepreneurship. It involves a combination of art and art history courses with a required studio concentration, a cluster of business courses, a digital-based course, and an internship experience with creative professionals. Within the general electives, students may choose to incorporate a minor or select additional studio (ART) or art history (ARH) courses. This degree is for students who wish to pursue a career in the creative arts in the commercial or nonprofit sectors. It is intended to offer students a greater ability to engage in creative arts sector employment and/or independent small business development.

Program Requirements

The minimum number of credits required for the major: 69

Grades of C- or better must be earned to satisfy all major or minor requirements.

Minimum number of credits (exclusive of the University’s Core Curriculum) required for the Art, Art and Entrepreneurial Studies major: 69
Minimum grade requirement for major courses listed below: C-
Minimum GPA requirement for major courses listed below: 1.67

Art Foundation (15 credits)

ARH 111 - Art History: Prehistoric through Medieval Credits: 3
ARH 112 - Art History: Renaissance to the Present Credits: 3
ART 141 - Surface, Space, Time (2D) Credits: 3
ART 142 - Surface, Space, Time (3D) Credits: 3
ART 151 - Fundamentals of Perceptual Drawing Credits: 3

Art History Requirements (9 credits)

Three ARH 300 or 400-level art history courses

Art and Entrepreneurship Requirements (9 credits)

ART 222 - Digital Art & Design Credits: 3
ART 311 - Art and Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
ART 400 - Internship in the Visual Arts Credits: 1-6 ; 3 required

Studio Art Requirements (24 credits)

Choose one concentration and the associated sequence of courses and electives:

Ceramics Concentration Requirements

ART 231 - Introduction to Ceramics I Credits: 3
ART 232 - Introduction to Ceramics II Credits: 3
ART 332 - Intermediate Ceramics Credits: 3
ART 431 - Advanced Ceramics I Credits: 3

As well as:

Two 200-level ART electives
Two 300- or 400-level ART electives

Photography and Digital Art & Design Concentration Requirements

ART 271 - Photography: Analog to Digital Credits: 3
ART 321 - Exploring Time-Based Art & Design Credits: 3
ART 372 - Digital Photography Credits: 3
ART 471 - Advanced Studio in Photography and Digital Art I Credits: 3

As well as:

Two 200-level ART electives
Two 300- or 400-level ART electives

Painting and Drawing Concentration Requirements

ART 251 - Drawing: Media and Strategies Credits: 3
ART 261 - Introduction to Painting Credits: 3
ART 352 - Experimental Drawing Credits: 3
ART 361 - Intermediate Drawing and Painting: The Figure Credits: 3
ART 461 - Advanced Drawing and Painting I Credits: 3

As well as:

Two 200-level ART electives
One 300- or 400-level ART electives

Sculpture Concentration Requirements

ART 291 - Sculpture: Additive and Subtractive Processes Credits: 3
ART 292 - Sculpture: Altered and Constructed Processes Credits: 3
ART 393 - Topics in Sculpture Credits: 3
ART 491 - Advanced Sculpture I Credits: 3

As well as:

Two 200-level ART electives
Two 300- or 400-level ART electives

University Core Requirements (recommended)

ECO 102 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credits: 3

Business Requirements (12 credits)

Choose 4 (BUS 260 Prerequisite for all BUS 300-level courses)

BUS 260 - Marketing Credits: 3
BUS 300 - Entrepreneurial Thinking Credits: 3
BUS 356 - Digital Marketing Credits: 3
BUS 385 - Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation Credits: 3
BUS 386 - Creative Strategies for Entrepreneurs Credits: 3

Major Courses that Satisfy Core Requirements

Students are encouraged to explore Core courses that also count towards their major or minor. Courses listed below are part of this major and also satisfy University Core Curriculum requirements. Course lists that satisfy each requirement can be found on the Core Curriculum webpage.

Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 3:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Creative Expression: ART 141 , ART 142 , & ART 151
Cultural Interpretation: ARH 111 & ARH 112
Science Exploration:
Socio-cultural Analysis:
Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship: ART 312
Culture, Power, and Equity: ARH 310 & ARH 311
International: ARH 111 & ARH 112
Engaged Learning: ART 341 , ART 400 , ART 407 , ART 408 , ART 431 , ART 441 , ART 461 , ART 471 , ART 491
Capstone: ART 431 , ART 461 , ART 471 , or ART 491

USM Core Requirements

Students must complete all Core and degree requirements as part of the Graduation Requirements. For more information, see Academic Policies.

The USM Core Curriculum provides a coherent, integrative, and rigorous liberal arts education that fulfills general education requirements. It is designed to help students become globally aware, purposeful, and lifelong learners.

Please Note: Core requirements may be part of your major and/or minor, and Core may have been fulfilled with transfer credit. Please consult your MaineStreet Degree Progress Report (DPR) and review your degree progress with your Advisor. For additional information, access the USM Core webpage.